an Agenda 21 for the local community, in most cases the municipality, which has a considerable role to play in development and resources use and in addition is closer to the inhabitants to allow participatory approaches [Go to source
Strategies prepared by local authorities to promote sustainable development. More information
At the Earth Summit in Rio in 1992, the United Kingdom agreed to promote a programme of measures aimed at sustainable development. This programme is called Agenda 21. Local Councils are responsible for taking forward these programmes at the local level and involve local communities in their preparation. These programmes are called Local Agenda 21. Both Stirling and Clackmannanshire Councils are progressing Local Agenda 21 for their areas.
The Rio Declaration (Agenda 21) was agreed at the Earth Summit in 1992. Agenda 21 seeks to ensure an improvement in the quality of our lives today without compromising the ability of future generations to improve theirs. Local Councils are responsible for taking forward the Agenda at the local level and involve local communities in their preparation, known as Local Agenda 21.
LA21 has the same roots as the Biodiversity Action Plan in the Rio Earth Summit 1992. It describes the local actions needed to promote sustainability.
The local dimension of the Agenda 21 programme for sustainable development. Also referred to as LA21. It is the process that allows people to define how Agenda 21 should be put into practice locally. It cannot happen without the involvement of individuals, voluntary and community groups, public bodies and businesses.
A programme prepared by local Council's and communities to promote sustainable development.
A comprehensive action strategy prepared by local authorities to help achieve sustainable development.
A process to develop a local programme of action for sustainable development.
Action plans which are developed at local authority level to promote and put sustainable development into practice
An environment strategy or management plan prepared by local government and all sectors of the community to establish a vision and programs for change. Refer to the Regulatory authorities chapter for more information.
